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Bear Star HybridvsBeautyrest Black

Which one is best for you? Bear Hybrid vs Beautyrest Black - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Bear Star Hybrid35% OFF + Free GiftBeautyrest BlackCheck current deal.

Bear Star Hybrid

by Bear Mattress · Hybrid (coils and foam)

35% OFF + Free Gift

Lifetime · 365-night trial

Beautyrest Black

by Beautyrest · Hybrid (coils and foam)

Check current deal.

10 years · 100-night trial

Pricing by size

Bear Star Hybrid

Twin$1,298

Twin XL$1,398

Full (Double)$1,498

Queen$1,732

King$2,132

California King$2,132

Beautyrest Black

Twinn/a

Twin XL$2,249

Full (Double)$2,529

Queen$2,699

King$3,299

California King$3,299

Essential information

	Bear Star Hybrid	Beautyrest Black
Type	Hybrid (coils and foam)	Hybrid (coils and foam)
Launched	1996	1925
Brand	Bear Mattress	Beautyrest
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	The Bear Star Hybrid is designed to offer a luxurious, traditional mattress feel using individually wrapped coils and premium foams. Made with 5 layers: Moisture wicking, cool to the touch hand-quilted cover Copper-infused Memory Foam Responsive Comfort Foam Individually encased coils High-Density Support Foam	Beautyrest Black is our premier line, and proudly features our greatest innovations, so you can wake up feeling your very best every day. The Beautyrest Black (L-Class Medium) is a five layer design: 0.5" Plush Comfort Foam 1" Medium Comfort Foam 1.5" Energy Foam 0.5" Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®. Tip: there are many models under the Beautyrest Black name so be careful when comparing instore with online that the codes are the same! Mattresses purchased online come with a 100-night in-home trial and free White Glove delivery: delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress.
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Certifications & trial

	Bear Star Hybrid	Beautyrest Black
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold	–
Other certification info	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold</p>	–
Sleep trial	365 nights	100 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	10 years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Estimated delivery: 7-10 business days. Ships FREE via FedEx. The Bear Star Hybrid is constructed in and shipped from Wisconsin, US, so delivery times may vary depending on its final destination. The mattress is compressed, vacuum sealed and rolled into a box that is 45" x 20.5" x 20.5". We recommend that two people set up your Bear Star Hybrid mattress.	Conveniently delivered using our complimentary White Glove Delivery experience. After checkout, you'll be contacted by our shipping partner to select a delivery day that works best for your schedule. The day of your delivery, you'll get a call confirming your delivery window. Upon delivery, they will set up your new mattress and remove your old mattress and any packaging for that mattress.

Firmness & feel

	Bear Star Hybrid	Beautyrest Black
One firmness fits all	No	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	–	The mattress for those who love the feeling of truly luxurious sleep and are looking for a medium-firm feel, essential cooling and pressure relief features. This mattress has two upgrade options available: Cooling Upgrade: If you're looking for a medium-firm feel, but tend to be a hot sleeper or live in a warmer environment, our Beautyrest Black with Cooling Upgrade is perfect for you. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: This mattress is for those looking for the pressure relief of a plush pillow top without sacrificing cool sleep.

Construction & materials

	Bear Star Hybrid	Beautyrest Black
Layers	Copper-infused Memory Foam, Responsive Comfort Foam, Individually Encased Coils, High-Density Support Foam	Plush Comfort Foam, Medium Comfort Foam, Energy Foam, Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam, Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®.
Cover	Moisture wicking, cool to the touch hand-quilted cover combines HydroCool® technology, plus Celliant® fiber to create a cool and fast drying sleep surface that improves your overall well-being every night.	Most advanced cooling technology: BlackICE 4.0 is a combination of cool-to-the-touch fabrics and heat-wicking materials like silver and SilkAir fiber. The High Airflow SilkAir Fiber which is super breathable, to help you stay cool throughout the night.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	Yes	Yes
Comfort	Sleep Cool and Breezy Sleep easy with a heat-conductive copper-infused comfort foam, layered with innerspring coils and Sleep Recovery Technology™ for a cool-to-the-touch sensation. Stay cool throughout the night	If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the features of the Original plus an additional layer of memory foam (RightTemp Memory Foam) infused with highly conductive and durable carbon fiber which makes this up to 20% cooler than the Black Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has the same comfort layers as the Cooling Upgrade plus an additional 2" layer of GelTouch® Foam that offers airflow and breathability.
Support	Full Support from Edge to Edge Extra strong edge coils allow for enhanced edge support along the perimeter of the mattress. Supportive edges reduce roll-off	Hand-picked Technoluxe foams are designed to reduce pressure on key spots like hips and shoulders. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology is designed to reduce motion transfer, absorb energy, and provide durability. BeautyEdge® for reliable edge support. If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the support features of the Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has two additional inches of high quality memory foam (GelTouch® Foam) for even better pressure relief than the Cooling Upgrade, especially around areas like the hips and shoulders. The Technoluxe Memory Foams system includes more, higher quality memory foams than in any Beautyrest mattresses. These Technoluxe foams are designed to offer sophisticated pressure relief. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology (our most advanced spring support yet) provides our best support and durability while also preventing partner disturbance.
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Size & weight

	Bear Star Hybrid	Beautyrest Black
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13 "	Twin: 13.75 "
Twin weight (kg)	60	–
Twin XL weight (kg)	60	64
Full (Double) weight (kg)	80	84
Queen weight (kg)	110	104
King weight (kg)	140	133
California King weight (kg)	140	140

FAQs

Bear Star Hybrid

What type of sleeper will enjoy the Star Hybrid?

The Star Hybrid mattress is versatile and suits a wide range of sleepers. Whether you sleep on your back or switch positions, this mattress offers a balance of softness and support. It features a foam-quilted cover and additional foam layers infused with gel and copper, along with a robust coil system at the base. It's particularly recommended for side sleepers, combination sleepers, and couples of various sizes and sleep positions.

How would you rate the firmness of the Star Hybrid?

The Star Hybrid is rated as a medium-firm mattress, with a firm core support and a plush, hand-tufted top that provides a floating-on-a-cloud feeling. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being most firm, the Bear Hybrid is categorized as a 6.8.

Is the Star Hybrid made in the USA?

The Star Hybrid is made in the USA using both foreign and domestic components. It is built with CertiPur-US Certified foams and is GREENGUARD Gold Certified to ensure high-quality materials and healthy indoor air quality.

Beautyrest Black

Can you flip a Beautyrest black?

Flipping a Beautyrest mattress is not recommended. Its advanced design means that sleeping on the wrong side would provide less support.

Is Beautyrest Black a firm mattress?

The Beautyrest Black mattress has three layers of polyfoam on top of a layer of gel-infused memory foam, resulting in a medium firmness, or a 6 on the firmness scale. It is easy to move around on this mattress.

Is Beautyrest black good for heavy people?

Firm models of the Beautyrest mattress, falling around a 6-7 on the firmness scale, are best suited for heavier combination sleepers over 230 pounds, as well as back and stomach sleepers.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Bear Hybrid vs Beautyrest Black mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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